Cato scholars examine federal, state, and local spending and tax issues from a limited government perspective. They explore the benefits of lower-rate tax systems, the distortions caused by government spending, and the dangers of rising debt. A guiding principle for budget policy is federalism, the idea that federal activities should be limited and that most government activities are better handled by the states.
Tax and Budget Policy
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Daniel J. Mitchell discusses Tax Day on CNBC’s Street Signs
Tax Day
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Daniel J. Mitchell discusses the fair tax vs. flat tax and how they compare to the current tax code on WWL’s First News w/ Tommy Tucker
Nicole Kaeding discusses tax deductions and how they can be an example of social engineering on WTIC’s Sound Off Connecticut w/ Jim Vicevich
Daniel J. Mitchell’s research on over-taxation is cited on FBN’s The Independents
Daniel J. Mitchell discusses Tax Day on CNBC’s Street Signs
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Daniel J. Mitchell discusses the tax code on The Blaze’s Real News